Conveyor weighing scales exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.3 million of conveyor weighing scales in 2024 (37 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 66 t |
Where South Africa exports conveyor weighing scales to
Most of it went to Zambia (21%), Zimbabwe (19%), Cote d'Ivoire (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $486K | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $445K | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $196K | 8.4% |
| Tanzania | $179K | 7.7% |
| Morocco | $163K | 7% |
| Chile | $135K | 5.7% |
| Namibia | $87K | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $82K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $74K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $66K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.78 per kg, 81% above the world average of $34.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Conveyor weighing scales imports to South Africa
Imports of conveyor weighing scales by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (37 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 78% |
| Germany | $157K | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $76K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $54K | 2.3% |
| India | $37K | 1.6% |
| Myanmar | $27K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $27K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $21K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa conveyor weighing scales exports (HS 8423.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8423.20: Weighing machines: scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors.
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor weighing scales exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported conveyor weighing scales worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy conveyor weighing scales from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($486 thousand), followed by Zimbabwe (19%) and Cote d'Ivoire (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average export price of conveyor weighing scales per kg?
The average declared export value was about $62.78 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $34.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of conveyor weighing scales from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import conveyor weighing scales?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Brazil. That compares with exports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for conveyor weighing scales?
The HS code for conveyor weighing scales is subheading 8423.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8423 page.
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